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Two alphabets (no letter J) and two sets of numbers in a formal arrangement at the top half. The bottom is devoted to individual motifs including Adam and Eve with the tree, a spinning monkey, buildings, the spies of Eskol, birds and flowers. At the top center are crowned initials in frames and the date 1783. Two flowers at either side, in stem and satin stitch, may have been added later.
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Details
- Title: Sampler
- Date Created: 1783
- Location Created: Netherlands
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Medium: silk and metallic on linen Technique: cross, stem and satin on plain weave foundation; counted stitches.
- Credit line: Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection
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